- This tutorial uses the model created in the Remote Crank CAD Model tutorial. If this tutorial was not completed, use Meshed Remote Crank.ach, in your tutorial models folder.
- The beam elements have a hollow round (pipe) cross-section—0.6 inch outside diameter (OD), 0.05 inch wall thickness.
- The hand wheel and partial link are made of Red Brass.
- The shaft extension and crank are made of Steel (AISI 4130).
- The beam elements (Centroid Mesh 1) are made of Steel (ASTM - A36).
- The shaft is made of Steel (ASTM-A36)
- Surface contact is defined between the partial link and crank parts.
- A radial and axial pin constraint is placed at the short shaft extension of the crank (-Y end of the crank).
- A radial pin constraint is placed at the wheel shaft (the surface immediately adjacent to the hand wheel hub).
- The model is fully constrained at the top end surface of the partial link.
- A 200 in·lbf moment load, acting about the Y-axis, is applied to the annular grip ring of the hand wheel.
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